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Florida's Senate president says 'everybody breathe' about property taxes
WFSU Public Media - Florida
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August 13, 2025
Speaking to a hometown crowd, Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, tried to ease concerns about the effects of potential property-tax cuts — particularly the effects on financially strapped rural communities. "When it comes to property...
Florida makes 7-OH kratom a Schedule 1 drug, essentially banning it
Naples Daily News - Florida
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Florida has declared 7-OH, a concentrated kratom byproduct, illegal due to its high potential for abuse and lack of accepted medical use. An emergency rule classifies 7-OH as a Schedule 1 drug, similar to meth and fentanyl, effective immediately....
A young Florida couple had a whirlwind romance. Then she was murdered.
USA Today
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Randy White was protective of his beautiful young wife. When the couple met for lunch at their Florida home on June 14, 1982, he insisted on following her back to work in his car despite the inconvenience. He watched her unlock the door and wave...
What's Happening: Davidson County dental implant lab celebrates move to Midway, plans to expand
The Dispatch - North Carolina
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Here's What's Happening in Davidson County: A growing business specializing in making crowns, implants and bridge work for dentists across the state and beyond celebrates moving to a new location; and an industrial site sells for over $6 million....
Who Killed the Narrative Podcast?
Rolling Stone
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August 18, 2025
“I have a hook for your story,” a podcast producer told me as soon as I called her up earlier this summer. “Pineapple Street announced it’s going out of business today.” I’d already been reporting on the collapse of the narrative podcast industry...
PayMore signs deal to expand in Boston area, Sunbelt
Chain Store Age
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August 18, 2025
PayMore has over 600 units in various stages of development. PayMore is adding to its growing footprint with a major new franchise agreement. The buy-sell-trade electronics franchise has signed a 36-unit deal with Pay Tews LLC to open new...
Florida Officials Embrace Medieval Black Bear Hunt With Open Arms
Miami New Times - Florida
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday in favor of reviving controversial black bear hunting and approved rules for future hunts, including dog-hunting teams, baiting, and archery. This will be the first...
WalletHub analysis: Florida is sixth-best state to live in
Florida Politics
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August 15, 2025
When it comes to the best states to live in, a new WalletHub analysis places Florida just outside the top 5. WalletHub, a personal finance management company, looked at all 50 states and compared dozens of factors to determine the list. Those...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.15.25
Florida Politics
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August 15, 2025
Good Friday morning. It may not feel like it, but it has been more than two months since John Thrasher — decorated U.S. Army veteran, towering figure in Florida politics, and 15th president of FSU — died at the age of 81. Whether during his time...
Impact Weather: Heat index reaching triple digits in Central Florida
WESH 2 - Florida
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August 15, 2025
Impact Weather: Heat index reaching triple digits in Central Florida YES, PLEASE. RIGHT. ALL RIGHT. TOP WEATHER STORIES WE’RE TRACKING. FIRST OFF, HEAT ADVISORIES ONCE AGAIN TODAY. AND WE WILL HAVE ONCE AGAIN TOMORROW. SO IMPACT WEATHER FOR BOTH...
Florida’s CHOICE Act: Offering Unprecedented, New Tools to Employers to Prevent Unfair Competition
JD Supra - California
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August 13, 2025
As of its July 3, 2025 effective date, the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (“CHOICE”) Act dramatically overhauled Florida’s restrictive covenant framework. While many states have passed, or are...
BMW Championship draws crowds, economic boost to Baltimore area
WBAL - Maryland
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August 15, 2025
The BMW Championship returns to Baltimore County for the first time in four years, bringing with it thousands of spectators. The BMW Championship is drawing thousands of spectators as the top 50 golfers in the world compete in the PGA Tour FedEx...
Florida Growth Surges: Jobs, GDP, Investment On The Rise
Business Facilities
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August 12, 2025
(Credit: Port Miami) As of June 2025, Florida’s unemployment rate was 3.7% and had been lower than the national rate for 56 consecutive months. Florida’s private sector job growth rate had exceeded the national rate for 49 of the last 51 months...
Winter Haven's outdoor dining expansion is a success for business owners
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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August 15, 2025
Downtown Winter Haven is home to many restaurants that have embraced outdoor dining. The Sidewalk Cafe Project started due to COVID-19, but it's been so successful that it's staying and expanding. Raymond Sykes is the owner of Ave Bar, Bistro...
JetBlue Expands Network With New Florida, Latin America & Caribbean Routes
Simple Flying
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August 15, 2025
JetBlue Airways has announced a new wave of expansion in three core markets for the carrier: Florida, Latin America, and the Caribbean. These consist of new routes along with some returning destinations. Some of the highlights include JetBlue's...
Florida Blue Foundation celebrates 25 years of transforming lives and strengthening communities across Florida
Miami's Community Newspapers - Florida
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August 13, 2025
For 25 years, the Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and one of the largest foundations in Florida, has been dedicated to creating healthier communities for people across the state – especially for those in...
The future of NIL at Florida Tech
The Florida Tech Crimson
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Name, image, likeliness, this is what brands an athlete. Students can make money off their sport for the first time in college athlete history. Florida Tech has adopted NIL, allowing its student-athletes to make a name for themselves. NIL is a...
Florida gas shock! Prices rocket by double digits - here’s what drivers are paying to tank up
The Economic Times
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August 13, 2025
Florida drivers are dealing with a sharp and sudden rise in gasoline prices, as the state average jumped by double digits over the past week. The rapid climb is forcing travelers, families, and business owners to become concerned about how much...
Moment Brit whose ‘father-in-law turn partner tried to drown her’ pleads for his release as he faces court in Florida
The Sun
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August 15, 2025
A BRIT mum has begged a court to release her father-in-law after he was arrested on suspicion of trying to drown her on a family holiday. Jasmine Wyld, 33, described Mark Gibbon as a "wonderful grandfather and her best friend" as she pleaded with...
Florida Workshop to Discuss What Constitutes a ‘Cartoon’ in Hemp Packaging
Ganjapreneur - Washington
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August 13, 2025
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is hosting a workshop on Wednesday to discuss what constitutes a “cartoon” and other questions regarding hemp product packaging that could be deemed “attractive to children,” the News...